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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, April, November

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

12°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Petra?

The best time to visit Petra for backpacking is March, April, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Petra

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
85Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°8
February
94Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°9
March
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°5
April
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°2
May
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°0
June
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
September
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
October
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°1
November
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°2
December
96Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°7

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Petra

When is the best time to visit Petra for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Petra for backpacking is typically in March, April, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Petra?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Petra, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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